Under deplorable weather conditions, the 14th stage of Tour de France could quickly become a nightmare for runners who were not warmly dressed in the descents … but not for Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) who found another solution by recovering the cardboard of a spectator in the climb of the Col du Tourmalet, in order to use it as insulating. An alternative that satisfied the double world champion, to the detriment of the Dutch spectator deprived of her sign, originally coming to support Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) !
VIDEO – Julian Alaphilippe after the 12th stage of the Tour de France
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Yesterday, just before the summit of the Tourmalet, Julian Alaphilippe grabbed a cardboard sign from a fan. He tucked it under his jersey to keep warm on the descent. Later, he apologized to the woman. The sign read: “Wout doesn’t know it yet, but we’re getting… pic.twitter.com/TIBJTkP834
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The spectator located … and dedicated
A story that ended well, however, since the spectator was invited to get on the buses of the Visma | Lease a Bike Before the start of the 15th stage this Sunday, and was also able to take a photo with Wout van Aertto whom the sign said that said: “Wout doesn't know it yet, but we're going to get married! “, and the” guilty “of this story, Julian Alaphilippe. The latter was also teased by the Belgian before the start of this stage with a written message … on a sign: “Alaf, make the sign“. A touch of humor welcome before a stage once again formidable for organizations.
Tour de France – ranking of the 15th stage
Tour de France – Provisional general classification after the 15th stage
